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private company value advisor in St. Louis

A certified analyst

Who works your file personally

Business Value Consulting was founded on a simple idea. Owners deserve a defensible valuation, explained in plain language, at a fair price.

Certified Valuation Analyst in St. Louis Missouri
David Kennebeck business valuation consultant

My Story

I spent more than 20 years as a bank executive, and another decade-plus as a CFO, manager, consultant, and exit planner for private companies. Across all of it, I kept seeing the same problem. Owners of strong companies had no clear picture of what those companies were worth. Big firms quoted $20,000 or more for a valuation, then handed the work to junior staff and delivered reports full of data with no direction.

 

So I built something different. Business Value Consulting is a founder-led firm where the Certified Valuation Analyst you meet on the first call is the same person who prepares, explains, and stands behind your report. Because I run lean, fees are significantly less of what large firms charge for comparable work.

What I Believe

You built your company, and you should know what it's worth. You should understand how that value is derived, in language that makes sense. And you should get answers in weeks, not months, at a price that reflects the work rather than a firm's overhead.

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Credentials

Certified Valuation Analyst

Certified Valuation Analyst

Credentialed by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts, the certification the IRS looks for in valuations submitted for tax purposes.

30+ years advising private company business owners

30+ years advising private company business owners

Decades spent advising private business owners on lending, financial performance, and value.

Founder-led on every engagement

Founder-led on every engagement

One person owns your work from the first conversation to the final report.

"Business Value Consulting allowed us to focus on customers and opportunities by taking the reins on improving business and finance operations. Now we have defined marketing strategies, improved marketing collateral, insightful financial reporting, and we're better organized. Close to a well-oiled machine!"

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- Tim A.

President, Software Company

business financial consultant for private companies

Beyond Valuations

I also serve owners as an outsourced CFO and built COFIA, a financial model that turns your statements into a comprehensive 30-page report, packed with clear insights and visuals on your performance, projections, and value. Everything I do points at the same goal, giving you numbers you can trust and understand.

Talk with the person who will do the work

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